HP Tech Ventures Externship via Extern
I test roles and learn by doing, most recently via an HP Tech Ventures externship in deal sourcing and startup analysis.
Projects include my HP Tech Ventures externship where I analyzed startups and supported deal sourcing, plus other hands-on work that helped me explore roles.
HP Tech Ventures · ✅ Verified by Extern · ⏱️ In progress
A deal-sourcing and startup-analysis externship with HP Tech Ventures, focused on methods for discovering and evaluating early-stage technology companies.
I test roles and learn by doing, most recently via an HP Tech Ventures externship in deal sourcing and startup analysis.
I am Gladys Kwong, a junior at UCLA pursuing a bachelor’s degree. I have some work experience and I am exploring different career paths. I completed the HP Tech Ventures deal sourcing and startup analysis externship to learn how venture teams evaluate startups.
Externships
HP Tech Ventures: Deal Sourcing & Startup Analysis Externship
In progress
Experience
Founding Growth & Marketing Lead
Campus Arena · Oct 2026 – Present
Brand Ambassador & Content Creator
Freelance · Summer 2026
Public Relations Representative
UCLA International Student Center · Jan 2026 – Jun 2026
Marketing Representative
PakopiBah HQ · Dec 2023 – Dec 2025
Marketing Coordinator
USAPPS (Non-Profit) · Jun 2025 – Aug 2025
Education
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
Bachelor of Arts, Southeast Asian Studies; Minor in Public Affairs · Class of 2027
Santa Monica College
Dean's List
Skills
✅ Verified by Extern · ⏱️ In progress
A deal-sourcing and startup-analysis externship with HP Tech Ventures, focused on methods for discovering and evaluating early-stage technology companies.
The work surveyed HP Tech Ventures' investment thesis, then applied sourcing and due-diligence methods to a chosen focus area. The project established criteria for screening startups and produced an initial written analysis of target opportunities.
I translated the fund's investment thesis into a practical focus, then applied screening criteria and produced an initial written analysis of startups in that area.
